Snooker was invented by British soldiers in India. 'Snooker' was a term used for soldiers arriving who were new to the region, but became a word used to describe anybody new to something over time and somehow got associated with the game. Probably when somebody new to the game played a particularly bad shot, "I say Carruthers, you're such a bally snooker!"!

Bonus point if anybody can name the retired competitor I mentioned taking up dressage.

Hurling? I thought that was done with cookies... as in
'Hurling the Biscuits.'

OK, a question;

How many different 'monies' are being used around the world? Don't include military script, Disney Dollars, Yap Stone money, or Monopoly Money. Only stuff that can be used in local stores and converted to other types.